Bering Sea crab group takes shot at Alaska pollock fishery in criticizing NOAA decision on harvest closures

The group blasted the federal agency for rejecting a request to close some crab grounds 'on the same day they opened pollock fisheries with increased harvest limits and no additional crab or habitat protections.'

Alaska's iconic Bristol Bay red king crab fishery was closed last fall for the first time in over 25 years a. — Alaska's iconic Bristol Bay red king crab fishery was closed last fall for the first time in over 25 years a.Photo: Alaska Bering Sea Crabbers

Rachel Sapin

Published 21 January 2023, 01:29Updated 23 January 2023, 17:48

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